Howard W. Kern

Remembering Howard with love... Howard W. Kern, 81, of 727 Alleghenyville Road, Mohnton, Berks County, died Saturday at 10:40 AM in Reading Hospital Medical Center, West Reading, Berks County, where he was a patient since May 14th. Born in Brecknock Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Wayne A. and Nora E. (Seifrit) Kern, and was the husband of Ellen N. (Zerbe) Kern for 57 years on August 24th. He was a member and past council member of Allegheny Evangelical Lutheran Church, Knauers, Berks County. Retiring in 1984, he was employed for over 30 years by Carpenter Technology, Reading, he was also a self-employed farmer for many years. Kern was an Army veteran of World War II having served in the South Pacific. He was a life member of the Adamstown VFW and the Pennwyn Motor Association of Mohnton. He was a birdwatcher, hunter, Philadelphia "Phillies" fan and was an avid card player, especially pinochle and poker. Howard was also a member of the Bowmansville Golden Agers Senior Group Surviving in addition to his wife a 3 daughters, Judy E. (Kern), married to Michael P. Beaver; Susie J. (Kern), married to Randall G. Sanger; and Mary Ann Kern, all of Mohnton, PA; a granddaughter; 2 sisters, Mildred (Kern) Moyer, Honeybrook; and Meda Ann (Kern) Groff, Sinking Spring; and 4 brothers, Robert Kern, New Castle, DE; Eugene, married to Patricia (Orr) Kern, Narvon; Leon, married to Margaret (Blimline) Kern, Knauers; and Harold, married to Shirley (Drexel) Kern, Mohnton. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis H. Kern, and 3 sisters, Florence Brightbill, Virginia Stover and June Ansel. Viewing Service A viewing will be held on Friday morning, November 28, 2003, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM from Allegheny Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1327 Alleghenyville Road, Knauers, PA 19540. The ceremony celebrating Howard's life will begin at 11:30 PM with his pastor, The Reverend Richard W. Chaveas, officiating. Burial will follow in Allegheny Union Cemetery, Alleghenyville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Contributions... The family has requested that rather than flowers, please remember Howard with contributions to his church's Building Fund (address above) or to the charity of your choice.